Apple Pie

This Christmas we stayed small but baked big. This is a great, simple and amazing recipe we cribbed from The Continue reading →

Chicken with Mustard Cream and Caper Sauce

After a relocation to Portland, OR – we needed some really tasty meals to make with a CSA (Community Supported Continue reading →

Mussels with Potatoes in Garlic, Shallot and Tomato Cream Sauce

With a pound of fresh mussels sometimes your options can seem slightly limited. But when life gives you mussels…. This Continue reading →

Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions & Figs

This is a lazy afternoon favorite. Not too long ago we were visiting Portland (Oregon, not Maine) and stopped at Continue reading →

Miso Salmon with Soy Sesame Broccolini & Braised Bok Choy

This sounds a lot more complicated than it is, but, combined, they make a great, easy to prepare meal. By Continue reading →

Eggplant Caponata

This is a great mid-week dinner which was cribbed (again) from Jamie Oliver. It takes a lot of what you Continue reading →

Roasted Red Pepper & Spinach Ravioli in a Sage Butter Sauce

In an effort to branch out into more complex adventures, here’s a great fresh pasta recipe that we happen to Continue reading →

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

This is a vamp on the traditional eggplant parmesan, usually served over/with pasta, but it uses a lasagne-like structure – Continue reading →